I have a laptop that is about 2 years old, and the screen is getting very dirty, full of smudges from my fingers (yes, I know, I shouldn't touch the screen). The screen is not glass, it's soft and rubbery.

How would you go about cleaning the screen without ruining the laptop or the screen? Would I need to disassemble the laptop? And should I use some chemicals?

I use rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Sometimes with my kids machines I have to use vinegar to get rid of some of the gunk stuck on the screen but I always use microfiber cloths because they leave no lint.
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Zooks64Nov 1 '09 at 18:25

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Yah, paper towels will leave a little lint, but that's fine by me. I got rid of the smudges and smears, and lint can just be blown off. :)
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eidylonNov 2 '09 at 4:29

I used Windex for years on my CRTs, didn't seem like it did any damage to them, but going with the flow of opinions from other people; don't do that.

I went out to Radio Shack and purchased a screen cleaning kit for $20. They truly have turned it into an art form. If it is more than just finger prints, I think you would something a little "stronger" than just water (not Windex).